Radiology Clinics in the Canterbury Region
38 clinics are listed across Canterbury. Canterbury is the third largest radiology region in New Zealand, holding 11% of all clinics in this directory. Almost all of them sit in Christchurch, so the rest of the region depends on travelling in.
- Clinics listed
- 38
- Cities and towns
- 3
- Brands
- 9
- Hospital departments
- 8
- MRI clinics
- 7
Brands with clinics in Canterbury
Where clinics sit inside Canterbury
Christchurch is the centre of gravity with 31 of the 38 clinics in Canterbury. Timaru and Ashburton follow, and the remaining towns hold a handful each, which usually means one clinic covering a wide area.
| City or town | Clinics | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Christchurch | 31 | |
| Timaru | 5 | |
| Ashburton | 2 |
What you can get scanned across Canterbury
X-ray and Ultrasound are listed at most of them, 34 of the 38. Cross-sectional imaging is narrower: CT Scan at 17 and MRI at seven.
| City or town | Clinics | MRI | CT Scan | Ultrasound | X-ray | Mammography | PET/CT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch | 31 | 6 | 14 | 28 | 28 | 4 | 2 |
| Timaru | 5 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 1 | None found |
| Ashburton | 2 | None found | None found | 1 | 2 | None found | None found |
Confirmed and probable scans. Checked 8 Sep 2026.
Who runs the clinics in Canterbury
No single group dominates Canterbury. Nine brands operate here, led by Pacific Radiology with 13 clinics, alongside 16 other clinic or hospital sites, so it is worth comparing on location and wait time rather than brand.
| Brand | Clinics | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Radiology | 13 | |
| Reform Radiology | 2 |
7 further brands run a single clinic each here: Beyond Radiology, Canterbury Medical Imaging, Department Of Radiology University Of Otago Christchurch, Forte Radiology, Longhurst Ultrasound, Reflect Ultrasound Specialists, Timaru Radiology.
What this means if you need a scan in Canterbury
Choice
Nine brands operate here, so you can usually compare on location and wait time.
Easiest to get
X-ray, listed by 35 of the 38 clinics.
Harder to get
MRI narrows to seven sites, and usually needs a specialist or ACC referral.
Public and private
eight public hospital departments alongside 30 private clinics. Your referrer decides which route you take.
All clinics in Canterbury
- 24 Hour SurgeryChristchurch Central, Christchurch
X-ray
- Beyond Radiology – ChristchurchMerivale, Christchurch
MRICT ScanUltrasoundX-rayInterventional radiologyPregnancy ultrasound
- Bidwill Trust HospitalSeaview, Timaru
Likely also included:CT ScanUltrasoundX-ray
- Burwood HospitalParklands, Christchurch
Likely also included:CT ScanUltrasoundX-ray
- Canterbury BreastcareMerivale, Christchurch
Likely also included:Mammography
- Canterbury Medical ImagingMerivale, Christchurch
Likely also included:UltrasoundX-ray
- Christchurch HospitalChristchurch Central, Christchurch
Likely also included:CT ScanUltrasoundX-ray
- Christchurch OutpatientsChristchurch Central, Christchurch
Likely also included:UltrasoundX-ray
- Christchurch Women’s HospitalChristchurch Central, Christchurch
Likely also included:CT ScanUltrasoundX-ray
- Department of Radiology, University of Otago, ChristchurchChristchurch Central, Christchurch
Likely also included:UltrasoundX-ray
- Forte RadiologyChristchurch Central, Christchurch
Likely also included:UltrasoundX-rayPregnancy ultrasound
- Immigration Express ChristchurchSaint Albans, Christchurch
X-rayLikely also included:Ultrasound
- Longhurst UltrasoundHalswell, Christchurch
UltrasoundPregnancy ultrasound
- Medi clinicSeaview, Timaru
Likely also included:UltrasoundX-ray
- Moorhouse MedicalSydenham, Christchurch
Likely also included:UltrasoundX-ray
- North Canterbury X RayRangiora, Christchurch
X-ray
- Osteohealth NZBurnside, Christchurch
Likely also included:UltrasoundX-ray
- Pacific Radiology – AshburtonHampstead, Ashburton
UltrasoundX-rayPregnancy ultrasound
- Pacific Radiology – FortChristchurch Central, Christchurch
MRICT ScanUltrasoundX-rayFluoroscopyDental imaging
- Pacific Radiology – MetroAddington, Christchurch
CT ScanUltrasoundX-rayDental imaging
- Pacific Radiology – Northwood – ChristchurchBelfast, Christchurch
UltrasoundX-rayMammographyInterventional radiologyPregnancy ultrasound
- Pacific Radiology – Rangiora – North CanterburyRangiora, Christchurch
UltrasoundX-rayPregnancy ultrasound
- Pacific Radiology – Reflect – ChristchurchSaint Albans, Christchurch
UltrasoundPregnancy ultrasoundLikely also included:X-ray
- Pacific Radiology – Riccarton – ChristchurchUpper Riccarton, Christchurch
X-rayLikely also included:Ultrasound
- Pacific Radiology – RollestonRolleston Hamlet, Christchurch
MRICT ScanUltrasoundX-ray
- Pacific Radiology – Southern Cross – ChristchurchSaint Albans, Christchurch
MRICT ScanUltrasoundX-rayPET/CTInterventional radiology
- Pacific Radiology – St George’s – ChristchurchMerivale, Christchurch
MRICT ScanUltrasoundX-rayMammographyBone density
- Pacific Radiology – TimaruSeaview, Timaru
MRICT ScanUltrasoundX-rayMammographyInterventional radiology
- Pacific Radiology – WigramWigram, Christchurch
UltrasoundX-rayMammographyInterventional radiologyPregnancy ultrasound
- Pacific Radiology After Hours – ChristchurchChristchurch Central, Christchurch
CT ScanUltrasoundX-rayDental imaging
- Radiology Department Ashburton HospitalAshburton
X-ray
- Reflect Ultrasound SpecialistsSaint Albans, Christchurch
Likely also included:Ultrasound
- Reform RadiologyChristchurch Central, Christchurch
MRICT ScanUltrasoundX-rayInterventional radiology
- Reform Radiology – Molecular Imaging & Therapy CentreChristchurch Central, Christchurch
CT ScanPET/CTNuclear medicineLikely also included:UltrasoundX-ray
- Southern Cross Christchurch HospitalChristchurch Central, Christchurch
Likely also included:CT ScanUltrasoundX-ray
- St George’s HospitalMerivale, Christchurch
Likely also included:CT ScanUltrasoundX-ray
- Timaru hospitalParkside, Timaru
Likely also included:CT ScanUltrasoundX-ray
- Timaru RadiologySeaview, Timaru
Likely also included:UltrasoundX-ray
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